EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED PSYCHOEDUCATION ON TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY IN PATIENTS WITH PSYCHOSIS UNDERGOING PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION
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Psychosis often disrupts a person’s ability to think, maintain relationships, and manage everyday tasks, making recovery a long and difficult journey. One of the biggest challenges in this process is helping individuals stick to their treatment plans, which are essential for preventing relapse and supporting long-term stability. This study explored how structured psychoeducation—an approach that involves providing clear, practical information about the illness and how to manage it—can make a difference in the lives of people undergoing psychiatric rehabilitation. A group of 80 participants was involved, with half receiving psychoeducation sessions alongside their usual care and the other half continuing with standard treatment alone. The sessions, held over four weeks, focused on building understanding of psychosis, the importance of taking medications regularly, recognizing early warning signs, and learning everyday coping skills. After the program, those who took part in the psychoeducation sessions were more likely to follow their treatment plans and showed noticeable improvements in their daily functioning compared to those who did not. These results show that when individuals are given the right knowledge and support, they feel more in control of their recovery. Including structured psychoeducation as a routine part of psychiatric rehabilitation can empower patients, strengthen their commitment to treatment, and improve their chances of living a more independent and fulfilling life.
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3. Mueser, K. T., & Glynn, S. M. (1985). Social skills training for individuals with chronic mental illness: A review. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 11(3), 539-550.
4. Stein, L. I., & Test, M. A. (1985). Alternative to mental hospital treatment: I. Conceptual model, treatment program, and clinical evaluation. Archives of General Psychiatry, 42(2), 119-131.
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Dr. Ankita Shahi
MD Psychiatry (Junior Resident – III) Department of Psychiatry, Index Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, India
Dr. Ashutosh Singh
MD, DNB Psychiatry (Associate Professor) Department of Psychiatry, Index Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, India
Mr. Garv Jani
MPhil Clinical Psychology (Clinical Psychologist) Department of Psychiatry, Index Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Indore, India
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Dr. Ankita Shahi, Dr. Ashutosh Singh, & Mr. Garv Jani. (2025). EFFECTIVENESS OF STRUCTURED PSYCHOEDUCATION ON TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY IN PATIENTS WITH PSYCHOSIS UNDERGOING PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 32(4), 1031-1039. https://doi.org/10.53555/f5vvnp47